If you are looking for a highly respected career in healthcare where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, then nursing is a great career path for you. Not only is it a rewarding career path, the nursing … Continue reading From ADN to MSN, and Beyond: 6 Steps Towards Advancing Your Nursing Career
During July 2018, Robin Young-Cournoyer, Pediatric Clinical Coordinator for Goodwin College, conducted a teaching clinical at Camp Chase YMCA, set on 78 beautiful acres on the Burlington/Farmington, Connecticut, town line. Participating in the clinical were current Goodwin Nursing students Kim … Continue reading Nursing Students Build Skills at YMCA Camp Chase Clinical
Have you always dreamed of working in the healthcare system, but desire a career that doesn’t takes years and years of schooling just to get your foot in the door? Fortunately, there are many great healthcare career paths you can … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Become a Medical Assistant?
Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding career in the nursing field? Fortunately, there are many excellent accredited nursing programs for you to choose from to get you started on your journey as a nurse. Why does it matter if … Continue reading Accreditation is Key: 4 Reasons to Choose an Accredited Nursing Program
If you are considering a career in the booming healthcare field, you’ve likely researched an array of different medical professions, trying to find the one that’s right for you. But there are over 100 recognized positions within the healthcare industry, … Continue reading Medical Assistant vs. Physician Assistant: What’s the Difference?
by Janice Watts Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor Goodwin College “Someone, help me — I don’t understand!” This frequent reaction from students beginning the application process for Goodwin College’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program inspired me to write … Continue reading Navigating the Associate Degree Nursing Program Admission Point System: Eight FAQs
Have you had dreams of landing a job in the medical field? The good news is, there will always be a need for trained medical professionals — in a variety of different healthcare settings — to contribute to providing the highest level … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Become a Medical Assistant?
Histology technicians – often referred to as histotechnicians – are medical laboratory specialists who work with biological tissues and specimens. They prepare tissues for diagnosis, examine them under microscopes, and identify microscopic structures and abnormalities within them. Histotechnicians, as a result, … Continue reading Histotechnician Salary Information
What will earning a Master’s in Public Health Nursing mean for your career? Well, just in case you missed the headline that The Atlantic released this year, here it is: “Health Care Just Became the U.S.’s Largest Employer.” Out of … Continue reading Pursuing a Master’s in Public Health Nursing: What You Need to Know
Are you interested in a nursing career? Nursing is one of the most fulfilling careers available. As a nurse you have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives daily. There are many different paths you can take to … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between a BSN and MSN Degree?
Think back to what you were doing three and a half months ago. Did you have thoughts then about making a change in your career and becoming a phlebotomist? Have you still postponed taking the steps towards that change? Although … Continue reading How Long Does It Take to Become a Phlebotomist Today?
In its July 9, 2018, edition, Vision Monday included Goodwin College’s director of Vision Care Technology, Maryann Santos, on its list of Women of Influence. Established in 1987 and with a current print readership of 20,000 influential retail buyers, Vision … Continue reading Maryann Santos Recognized Among “Women of Influence”
Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School? Seeing your age as a hiring asset by Janice Watts Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor Goodwin College For individuals looking to add a true sense of purpose and a … Continue reading Am I Too Old to Go to Nursing School?
In June, five Goodwin College Nursing 210 students (Michelle Bonaparte, Marina Fanciullo, Victoria Iacolino, and Sharon Kyc, Kim Salerno) joined instructor Robin Cournoyer in a pilot pediatric clinical experience at Easterseals Camp Hemlocks, a program of Oak Hill, a private … Continue reading Nursing Students Gain Experience at Camp Hemlocks
If you have a passion for health, and want to share your interest with others, you may be interested in a career as a health educator. There is a growing need for professionals in this role, as the Bureau of … Continue reading How to Become a Health Educator in Connecticut
Respiratory Therapists are essential members of the healthcare field, needed in hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician’s offices, and clinical practices across the nation. If you are looking to become a Respiratory Therapist (RT), know that you are choosing one of … Continue reading Respiratory Therapist Education Requirements in Connecticut
Deciding to pursue a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) is a big decision and there are many great programs out there today. While many MSN nursing school programs have similar focuses around the overall quality of patient care, each program is … Continue reading How to Choose the Right MSN Nursing School
How do you decide when you’re ready to take the plunge? Prioritizing the varying elements of your life so that you can devote your time, money, and concentration to a master’s program, like a leadership graduate degree, is a challenging … Continue reading 5 Signs You Should Pursue a Graduate Degree in Leadership
